Mallorca Classic Training camp 2014

Hi All,

Where do i start...

I would like to thank the following people who supported my 3rd edition of the Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2014.

Ben & Yvonne, Dave & Leah, Terry & Jan, Emma, Spenna, Rich, Ryan, Will, Luke, Nicola & Stuart, Warren, Mark, Malc, Simon.

You all made the camp very special, I was so impressed with everyone’s determination to complete the day’s rides and have a go at the training segments!

The weather once again was perfect, sun practically all the way and lovely warm temperatures, which just helps to further the enjoyment of each and every ride we did.

Obviously we had a few hiccups, with Emma unfortunately hitting the deck a couple of times and picking up some road rash ;-)  and me taking a couple of off-shoots, but hey, it all made for good après training chat at the local bar!

Some great photographs were taken and hopefully I will get these organised on the Poco Loco Cycling Facebook page now i have decided to form one to coincide with the website.

I would also like to take this opportunity in thanking the Hotel Dunas Blancas Jose, Andra, Chao & Marianne, for their fantastic service and providing us all with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay...thank you so much!

The same goes to Rolando at Sport Bequi who is the only man I know who can multi-task several jobs at a time and still smile! You helped me enormously to make sure all the riders had a bike and ease my last minute panic attacks...and yes the Team Lampre t.t. bike was so cool to ride!

Hope to see you all again...

Nick

Poco Loco Cycling

Mallorca Classic Training camp 2014

The final list for the Mallorca Classic Training Camp...

Myself & Malc

Nicola & Stuart
Dave & Leah
Terry & Jan (non rider)
Ben & Yvonne
Ryan
Richard
Will
Matthew
Luke
Emma
Dave S
Warren
Simon & Rachael (non rider)
Mark

19 riders.

All rooms are now allocated, transfers and bikes booked. Obviously I can get any hiccups sorted when I arrive on the 7th...

Each day's ride will consist of 'training segments' but I must emphasis these are 'optional'. The popular 'cut & chase' will be on the cards along with 2 man/woman 'Team Time Trial', coastal '1km x pace & change' and Mountain 'Back to Front Sprints' all to encourage the motivation. Importantly easy A & B group rides will be integrated throughout your camp.

*Prizes will be presented for the various segments and rider improvements, men & women*

2 highlights will be the following rides (weather dependant)...

1) Arenal - Port D' Alcudia - Can Pickafort - Arenal (A group)
Arenal - Petra (meet for both groups) - Arenal (B group)
2) Puig Major climb for the A group, 15km in length average gradient 6%

Looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks...

Santa Susanna Masters Vuelta 2014

We now have Facebook page.

For all latest news and updates on the Santa Susanna Masters Vuelta 2014 race please follow this link>

https://www.facebook.com/santasusanna.mastersvuelta

Santa Susanna Masters Vuelta 2014

Poco Loco Cycling is pleased to announce a New Masters International Stage Race for the 2014 season...'SANTA SUSANNA MASTERS VUELTA 2014'

In association with the Hike & Bike in Santa Susanna, Tourist Foundation, Hotel Aquamarina. This new race will take place on May 23-25 inclusive.

4 stages over 3 days, incorporating the following format...

• Masters only forming 3 races; (1) 40 - 49 (2) 50 - 59 (3) 60+  *TBC*

• Teams of 4 – Club & Composite accepted (individual entries will be placed into composite teams)

• Stage 1. 9 km Team Time Trial - Flat (road bikes only)

http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5633681

• Stage 2a. 90 km Road Race (up & down day with 1 main climb, highest point 430m)

http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5725956

• Stage 2b. 8 km Individual Time Trial - Flat (road bikes only)

http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5621644

• Stage 4. 95 km Road race, (with 3 main climbs, highest point 650m)

http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5729668

**If circumstances require, these parcours will be revised**
**Generous Prize money will be on offer across all age groups**
**Overall Race leader jersey, Combative Jersey & Best Team Jersey (tbc)**
**Luxury hotel accommodation, packages & prices - see below**
** Entry fee: £83 per rider (includes £13 day licence for all stages for non-UCI licence holders **
** IMPORTANT: Day licence supplement of £13. This day license will cover the insurance for all riders for the whole event that do not have a UCI license**
**UCI,LVRC & TLI licences accepted**

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The Luxurious Aquamarina Hotel

Hotel Packages & Prices 

Hotel Aquamarina: 
Arrival on Thursday and departure on Monday: 4 nights at £30 per night = £120 standard half-board package, free use of the Spa (previous booking required)
5 nights at £30 per night =  £150
7 nights at £30 per night =  £210 

Extra lunch=  £5 per person per lunch

Supl. Premium room=  £4 per person per day

Supl. Junior Suite=  £7 per person per day

Guests that want to have full board can do so at an extra cost of £7 per person per day. Extra cost for a single room: £10 per night

**Poco Loco Cycling reserve the right to cancel/change the above promotion**

Any enquiries should be made via: nick@pocolococycling.com

or, if you would like to leave a comment related to this race, please use 'comment box' below.

Tour of Cornwall 2014

Here are the proposed routes for the 3 days riding, which includes 2 groups to allow for the varied fitness levels. (2 groups are dependant on numbers)
**If you are planning to join this camp, please come with a reasonable amount of preparation as the terrain can be difficult**

MapMyRide: 85.89 mi Poco Loco Day 1 - Group 1
Distance: 85.89 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/newquay-eng/poco-loco-day-1-group-1-route-171962212=

MapMyRide: 72.37 mi Day 1 Poco Loco Grp B 2014
Distance: 72.37 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/343846639

MapMyRide: 76.62 mi Day 2 Poco Loco Grp A route 2014
Distance: 76.62 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/343830351

MapMyRide: 65.17 mi Day 2 Poco Loco B Route 2014
Distance: 65.17 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/343838755

MapMyRide: 45.53 mi Day 3 Poco Loco 2014
Distance: 45.53 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/343863197

Once again there will be prizes up for grabs for most determined rider and best performance in the training segments...men & women!
Prizes courtesy of Specialized Chester

Santa Susanna Masters Vuelta 2014 Updates: CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF ENTRIES

• Courses have been revised, but generally kept the same except the 'team time trial' will be only 9kms in length...which will please many!
• The Saturday course now has a fantastic return leg after the long main climb with the smoothest roads I have ever ridden, coupled with some beautiful views of the Pyrenees in the distance...race still 85km!
• Both time trials are pan flat, but do have tricky sections and some road surface issues, but nothing like here at home...again road bikes only!
• The road stages are tough, myself and Marcus Walker, although not race fit and on heavy hire bikes found them difficult...long climbs with some technical descents. **please don't take this event lightly, the stages are longer and more demanding than Majorca, so if you are thinking of riding please make sure you prepare for it**
• The race will be run in three separate categories, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+ 
• Time gaps betwen each group still to be confirmed by police.
• The Aqua Marina Hotel is currently being totally refurbished for 2014, we will be some of the first guests to be staying there and they have offered the Santa Susanna Masters Vuelta room upgrades with an extremely low supplement to any rider/family who would like to take-up this offer.
• All hotel reservations and payments will be made via Poco Loco Cycling, in which, once I receive your notification, including, what type of room, how many in the party & how long you would like  stay will forward you the bank transfer details...this will contain a reference which must be quoted when making payment (Please state if you would like to book your one free session at the Spa as this will need pre-booking!)

• IMPORTANT: Hotel reservations... Within 28 days all individual cancellations will be notified immediately by mail. Cancellations made more than 6 days prior to the client's arrival will result in a NIL cancellation charge. Cancellations made within 5 days prior to the client's arrival and no-show will result in a 100% cancellations.
• Flights can either be booked for Barcelona or Gerona (this is the closest) and depending on numbers asking for transfers, there will be a hotel bus available with a small fee incurred.

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Tour of Cornwall 2014

Back again for it's 4th edition the popular TOUR OF CORNWALL...

Beautiful scenery, quiet roads and some very tough challenges, all the right ingredients for a long weekend of cycling!

Please checkout the camps page on the Poco Loco site for further details...